Final Minutes Apprvd 9-26-23
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
Anthony R, Taylor, City Attorney, announced there was supplemental material provided for agenda item 7.g.
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened public comment.
1. Sil Ruiz, South El Monte Library Librarian, announced how well the library Summer Reading Program went and encouraged grades K-12 to participate in the Bookmark Contest ending October 21, 2023.
2. Edwarda Sauceda, resident, voiced concern on the following: 1.8 million dollars Senator Rubio proposed for her 82 women and children in Potrero Middle School, Jets Football practicing at city facilities, Mass for Clementina Bernal, substation for Sheriffs, homeless behavior at Temple Park would like an ordinance on this, Measure CM, cannabis, Sheriffs dealing with drug users, mom's birthday and her health, Cielito Lindo property, section 8 homes, and Measure H. Acknowledged 911 and commended his nephew.
3. Dan Dischner, International Medication Systems (IMS), handed out a flyer to Council regarding information on Rextovy nasal spray noting it is an emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose and spoke in support of agenda item 9.a.
Dianna Gomez, Senior Executive Assistant to the City Council provided a cake for Councilmembers Manuel Acosta and Rudy Bojorquez in celebration of their birthdays.
Mayor Olmos continued Public Comment.
4. Alicia Connaught, resident, asked for assistance with a neighbor who is placing items on her property.
City Manager asked Ms. Connaught to provide her name and number to the City Clerk and someone would contact her.
There being no further comments, Mayor Olmos closed public comment.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
7.a. Approved the Minutes of the July 25, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.
7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-86, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of July 26, 2023, through September 12, 2023, totaling $2,834,689.01.
7.c. Approved the 2023 "Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway" donation letter, authorization to include the City Councilmembers' signatures, and distribution of the donation letters to the South El Monte business community.
7.d. Approved authorization to solicit Request for proposals (RFP) for Tree Maintenance Services Citywide.
7.e. Approved authorization to solicit Request for proposals (RFP) for Professional Civil Engineering Services.
7.f. Approved authorization to solicit Request for proposals (RFP) for Architectural Design Services for New Temple Park Multi- purpose/Community Room, Snack Bar, and Restroom Rehabilitation.
7.g. Approved authorization to solicit Request for proposals (RFP) for Architectural Design Services for the South El Monte City Hall Restrooms Rehabilitation.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None.
General Business next page.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1268,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26 OF TITLE 5 OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE
MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE CITY'S CANNABIS
REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO APPLICATION SELECTION
CRITERIA, MAKE CLARIFICATION CHANGES, AND MAKE SUCH
OTHER CHANGES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION
THEREOF
Mayor Olmos announced the item and Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title and presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Angel, seconded by Councilmember Delgado for discussion.
After lengthy discussion between Council and City Attorney regarding either changing or amending language, the consensus was to leave the ordinance as prepared by the City Attorney. Councilmember Delgado withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Acosta then seconded the motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to waive first reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1268, amending Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code thereby updating and amending the City's cannabis regulations in order to amend application selection criteria, make clarification changes, and make such other changes in order to improve the administration thereof and set adoption of said ordinance at the next regular city council meeting. Motion passed 3-1-1, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos NAYS: Councilmember(s): Delgado
ABSTAINED:Councilmember(s): Bojorquez
9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-87, APPROVING CONTRACT WITH RHOMBUS SYSTEMS INC. FOR
PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez to adopt Resolution No. 23-87, approving the purchase of a security camera system from Rhombus Systems, Inc. (Rhombus) and authorize City Manager or designee to accept the quote issued by Rhombus. Motion passed 5- 0, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
9.e. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL DIRECTION REGARDING THE
FIREWORKS FINES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE
Mayor Olmos announced the item and Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to receive and file. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
9.d. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-88, DECLARING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO INCREASING AWARENESS OF AND COMBATTING
THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT MORTALITY
AND MORBIDITY CAUSED IN THE CITY BY THE FENTANYL CRISIS Mayor Olmos announced the item and Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to adopt Resolution No. 23-88, approving the resolution declaring the City's commitment to increasing awareness of and combatting the dangers of fentanyl due to the significant mortality and morbidity caused in the city by the fentanyl crisis. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta acknowledged the Summer Concerts ending thanking everyone who attended and announced he attendance at the following events:
the new Night Market. City's Bike Ride, National Night Out event, Jets Opening Day ceremonies, the First Day of School at Dean L. Shively and New Temple schools and California Contract Cities Summit.
Councilmember Bojorquez announced his attendance at the following events and thanked staff for all their work throughout the Summer: National Night Out, Summer Concerts, Night Market, City's Bike Ride, Grand Parents Day event and the 911 Memorial ceremony.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS (CONTINUED) Councilmember Delgado announced his attendance at the National Night Out event thanking the LA County Sheriff's Department for donating the hamburgers, ICSC Conference, and the Night Market thanking all staff including the Public Works crew for all their hard work.
Mayor Pro Tem Angel announced his attendance at the following events: Night Market, Summer Concerts, 911 Memorial ceremony, National Night Out event thanking staff for all their hard work with these events, Jets Opening Day ceremonies and Epiphany Catholic School's First Day of School.
Mayor Olmos announced her attendance at the following events and thanked everyone who attended: National Night Out event, Summer Concerts, Night Market, 911 Memorial ceremony. Her attendance at San Gabriel Valley's Bike Ride, Jets Opening Day ceremonies, First Day of School for Epiphany Catholic School, California Contract Cities Summit, NALEO, ICSC and noted that SEACCA has many pets for adoption. Mayor. Olmos thanked Dianna Gomez, Senior Executive Assistant to the City Council and to all staff and departments for all their support.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
11.a. Correspondence from Spiritt Family Services, a Request for Sponsorship for Their Upcoming Reception and Casino Night, Friday, September 29, 2023
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve a sponsorship of $500. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
11.b. Correspondence from Valle Lindo School District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Request for 2023 Sponsorship
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Angel, seconded by Councilmember Delgado to approve a sponsorship of $500, Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote,
AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED)
11.c. Correspondence from Coach Paul Rodriguez, Mountain View High School Football Team, Request for Sponsorship Through a Community Sponsorship Program
Mayor Olmos announced the item.
A Motion was made by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Angel to approve a sponsorship of $500. Motion passed 4-1, by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez, Delgado Mayor Pro Tem Angel, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta
12. COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA
12.a. COUNCILMEMBER RUDY BOJORQUEZ
1. Discussion on adding a "safe zone" to city hall for internet transactions.
Possibly creating a designated area at city hall for conducting private property transactions.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or Action.
Councilmember Bojorquez asked City Clerk to distribute a picture of Temple Stations safe zone to Council. Councilman Bojorquez feels a safe zone in the City would be nice to have for people to conduct business safely.
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney will contact the city's California Joint Power Insurance Authority (CJPIA) to see if there is any type of policy with regard to liability for use of city property for a safe zone.
12.b. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO
1. Discussion regarding a policy for employees arriving and leaving from work (clocking in/clocking out).
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or Action.
Councilmember Delgado questioned if the city has a policy for employees clocking in and clocking out and would like to see employees held accountable to be at work on time.
12.a. continued on next page.
COUNCILMEMBERS' AGENDA (CONTINUED)
12.a. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO (CONTINUED)
1. Continued
City Manager Rene Salas stated employees are required to come in on time, currently there is no mechanism in place to clock in and out. This is something he would like to implement. He stated there are third party providers that offer systems that use key cards and is currently looking into a cost-effective system that other providers can offer that can be used in our facilities.
12.b. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO (CONTINUED)
2. Discussion on code enforcement scheduling on weekends. Rotation of all code enforcement and public safety personnel to allow for cross training.
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and/or Action.
Councilmember Delgado would like to see better coverage on weekend pop up vendors, cross training, and a current weekend rotation schedule.
City Manager Rene Salas will provide Council with the new schedule that has been prepared due to shortage of staff.
13. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:50 p.m. Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, recessed Council into closed session.
13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - (One Case) Civil Action No. 2:23-cv-04022-SCW(MRWx): Phillip Killgore v. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, a municipal corporation; GARVEYKCVN HOLINDGS LLC; AND DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE
13.b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(d)(2)
Claims by parties represented by the law firm of Morgan Lewis relating to clean up costs for BKK Landfill, West Covina
13.c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFOMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: City Attorney
At 9:38 p.m. Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all Councilmembers present.
Anthony R. Taylor, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Items 13.a. through 13.c., no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:38 p.m. Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in memory of Ernest Duran, brother of Mayor Olmos, Fernando Ledesma and Marco Montoya, South El Monte residents to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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